"The first managerial change of the 2025-26 MLB offseason came when the San Francisco Giants dismissed Bob Melvin on Monday. The move came one day after the Giants ended the regular season with an 81-81 record, finishing third in the National League West. Which major league teams will change managers next? And who could be next in line?"
"It was an up-and-down season for the Giants, who ultimately finished third in the National League West and went a combined 161-163 in Melvin's two seasons. San Francisco has not finished with a winning record or in higher than third place in the division since its 107-win 2021 season. "After careful evaluation, we determined that making a change in leadership was in the best interest of the team," said Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey."
The first managerial change of the 2025-26 MLB offseason occurred when the San Francisco Giants dismissed Bob Melvin. The decision followed an 81-81 regular season finish and third place in the National League West. Melvin was removed after two seasons despite his 2026 option being picked up in July. His tenure produced a combined 161-163 record. San Francisco has not finished above third or with a winning record since its 107-win 2021 season. Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said the organization decided a leadership change was in the team’s best interest and will identify a new leader to guide the club forward.
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